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WORKING FOR FEES.
Abbeville's Representative In Wash.
fngton, ]. AItheus johnson, Aid.
ing the ComptrolIer-Genera in n
Good Work.
Ne1p York Times.

Ne,p York Times.
Controller Durham is still Mt work upon the
occOunts of Commissioners Of the United
States courts. Deputy Marshas. and other OFF,
GERS, undsmayed by the action OF scores OF
them who have engaged Washington law
Yer to push through Congress bill giving
them the right 10 appeal 10 the Attorney-Gen-
eral from his decisions From day tn day the
proof of rasrality accumulates, and the neces-
Sity for such rigid examination rs he Is
making is more plainly shown. Some weeks
ago we spoke of discoveries made by the Con-
trOler In Alabama, where Com mmissioners
and Deputy Marshals have conspired to de-
fraud the Government by colluslve proceed
ings against persons accused OF having stolen
timber from the public lands Defendants in
one case appeared as witnesses In another !;
accuSprs became bondsmeI. for the accused
and each member of little group Of profes-
siona litiganS was made TO play every part
that could he assigned to him, in order that
the greatest possible number of fees might be
Within few days an Examiner Of the De-
partment Of Justice has made similar discov-
cries in Virginia.
His report tells the old story OF unnecessary
proceedings. professional witnesses, and large
fees. Hc asserts that certain Commissioners
of the Federal court have doHe business for
the sole purpose of "accumulating fees by aid
ing and encouraging the prosecution Of ihho-
cent people, being supported By the evidence
of professional witnesses. whose only object
was to obtain and secure their per diem fees
and mileage" The town Of Abingdon is
nearly 800 miles from Danville. "Men were
arrested" he says. taken 10 Danville, tried
and arquitt Ell there, and afterward arrested
and tried for the same otfense and taken be-
fore Commissioner and sent TO Abingdon to
answer indictment for the same" all for the
purpose Of enargihg and multiplying fees.
Witnesses were sum mmoned from inil to testify
at hearings in the Jail building. and the mile
age fees were reck oned as If they had been
summoned from their BONES. thirty or forty
miles away. One Commissioners heard and
dismissed 2i0 frivolous or collusive cases, Mt n
cost of SII 760. and sent 10 the court to he dis
missed tn ere cases costing S3,N00. The same
persons appeared rs witnesses and as defend
ants The Examiner recommends that this
A similar recommendation is submitted con-
cerning another Commissioner in the same
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Assigned.

Mr.. T. C. Perrin, druggist, on the Alston
House Corner, MADE an assignment last week
To- Mr.. T. P. Quarles for The benefit OF credit
ors. The assets are $3.50. and the llnDi'ltieS
about 50 I7lW The Immediate cause of the as
signment was the failure of Mr.. Perrin's debt.
orS to pay. Owing to the hard times ana
their Inability tn pay. he was unable TO CON
tinue the business. Mr.. Perrin has been in
business some two years or more, and his fail
ure is q matter of regret to many warm
friends who felt kindly interest in his sue
cess. Mr.. Perrin'S high character, ana cour-
teous manners, made him one OF our most
popular citizens. He Is worthy of success.
and it Is hoped that good luck is in store for
him yet. There Is brighter day for him.
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THE MONEY FORTHCOMING.

It Is said that Of the hundreds who receive
this circular, early every one responded ut
once with his $40 contribution toward the pro-
posed legislation aimed against he common
Accordingly bill WIS introduced (H. r.
$500 by Mir. Morrow, of California, "a bill to
amend section $50 Of lhe Revised Statutes OF
the United states" The till WAS referred 10
the Com mittep on The Revision of Laws, and
by Mr.. O;.tes. the chairman Of that commit
tee, It, was submitted, TO the Secretary of the
Treasury for his opinion regarding 1t. Serre-
tary Manning consulted no other person than
Comptroller Durham himself, whose opinion
formulated for the guidance of the House
Committee, was coilched in these words: ::
| do not think that 1t would be wise 10 con-
vert the Attorney General into an accounting
officer, MS provided in this bill, and thereby
make the person WHO has most to do with tile
selection and appointment OF the officers
named in the bill the person who Is finally TO
examine and pass upon their accounts. at
present the duties respectively OF the Attor-
ney General, as the official superior OF these
officers. and of the Comptroller, as the final
reviser Of their accounts, are clear ana we'll
defined. Each has his own peculiar. legiti.
mate duties to perform. and encn, within his
proper sphere, is superior. do not DOUBT
hut that the present system Is wise one, the
system that commits TO officers specially ap-
pointed for the purpose the prerogative of eX-
amining on their merits all accounts that are
presented against the United States-the said
officers, too, being in no wise connected, In q
way calculated 10 fleet their Judgment, with
the persons whose accounts they are to exam
Inc. MY opinion Is that the Treasury Is more
etfeciually guarded against improper eXpen-
diiures of public money by such ain arrange
ment In the event an appellate tribunal to
hear appeals from the decision of the accoun t.
ing officers of the Treasury were desirable In
the classes of officers mentioned IN the bill, |
do not believe that the Attorney Ge' eral,
with his present relations to these officers,
wohld he the proper party to constitute thst
tribunal.
Do not understand that. in giving this opin-
ion, there is anything personal in regard to
the present Attorney General.
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Cigars and tobacco of the CHOICEST brands s.t
P. b. Speeds. l-}2
Rust proof red oats, at p. Rosenberg (, ca.
liz 1t
McLane's homeopathic liver and kidney
cure at T. L. Speeds. liz
You can buy children and boys suits at cost:
P. Rosenberg & Co. LIZ It
McInne's strer gthcning cordial. the best
blood purifier in the world ut P. B. Speeds.
liz
P. Rosenberg Co.. are selling clothing and
winter goods at cost. liz 1T
The incest toilet articles Mt P. B.Speed's. lip
Remember you can get good suit of clothes
for Il small sum OF money as we arc selling at
cost. L. Rosenberg e Co. 1-12 At
Go to p. b. Speed for n good hair brush. l-l2
Is over coats in every style and quality that
will be sold ut cost p. Rosenberg Il Co. l-l2 IL
Dress suits, business suits and In fact all
styles and qualities at cost. p Rosenberg Il
Co. l-l2 II
One lot of children suits. from years up.
that will be sold at cost. =. Rosenberg g. Co.
1.l2 II
We mean what we say. positively we aic
selling our clothing at cost. p. aCSe nberg 4
Co. LIP IT
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Dcath Of Mrs. Sarah Louisa Liddell

Died. Mt her home In Hinds county. MisSis-
sippi, on January q. 1857. Mrs. Sarah Louisa,
wife of Mr.. J. w. Liddell, formerly Of Ahbe-
willie county. Mrs, Liddel WAS tho daughter
Of Mr.. 4. r. and Mrs L. a. cunningham, OF
Abbeville county. Her death was sudden and
unexpected. and she goes to her grave at the
age OF twenty-five years. She leaves n daugli-
ter who is now too young to realize her great
loss, md n broken hearted husband monrns
the death Of dearly beloved wife. whose
grace of manner. and whose sweetness Of
character was recognized by, all who knew
church, and her life adorned the faith which
she proiessed. "Precious In the sight of the
Lord.'
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Grand Banquet i'm Augusta.

The citizens OF the city of Augusta gave
grand BANQUET last Wednesday night and II
Splendid hall on Thursday night in honor 10
Invited quests along the new lines OF railroad
which connect this part Of south Carolin
with the city OF Augusta. Mr.. and Mrs Ben
ct went from Abbevillc, and they were enter
tained in the most delightful manner. The
A u1ustd Erening Nc,Cv says:
"Mr and Mrs. w. G. Benet, Of Abbeville
are among the appreciated guests to-day,
They are visiting DR.. and Mrs. DeS Ford.
Nr. Benet is one of the most eloquent men in
Carolina, and his reply To the toast, "Wo-
oralory ever heard in Augusta"
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. q TE
IllDR NOETGAGD.

By VIRTUE OF THE POWER CONFER
red on us in q mortgage OF real estate, exc
cuted by John G. Douglass in our favor, on the
twenty.ninth day Of December. 1885. we will
sell to the highest bidder, at public outcry, on
SALEDAY IN FEBRUARY, 1887, within the
legal hours of sale, the following described
real estate, to wit: All that certain tract or
pl ,ntation Of land situate, lying and being
about two and onc-half miles from Ahbevfile
Court House, in the County and State afore-
said, bounded By lands Of Thomas: Morton,
John A. Deviin, J. &. Hamilton. Estate Of T.
]. Douglass and others, containing
.. -
Eight Hundred and Forty-Two Acres,
more or less. The said property is advertised
for sale and will be sold for the purpose Of sat-
isfyins the amount now due under said mort
gage, including attorneys fees and all costs in
cident to such sale. The purchaser to pay for
titles. TERMS OF SALE-Cash.
a. J. SALINAS & SON,
Mortgages.
Jan. 12, 1887, At
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If you have n colt which you wish TO trade
for good mule. and pay the difference next
Fall, call at the Press and Banner office, and
learn with whom the trade cln be rchoctoa- IT
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CoMns at Lowndesville.
Jan. 12, 1887, At

T W. SIGN has COFFINS al Lowndesvitle
j. in care of DR.. ]. b. MOSELY. The
'Hearse will be sent from Abbevile when re-
quired.
Abbevllc, May 70, 1856. If
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Jonh T. Lyon and others, against John D.
Adams.-Sundry' Executions.
RY virtue OF Sundry Executions to me di.
~ rected, in the above stated case. will
sell to the highest bidder, ut PupIic Auction,
within the legal hours Of sale, at Abheville
February A. D. 1887 ali the right, title and in
terest of John d. Adams, in the following de-
scribed property 10 wit: AL that tract or
parcel OF Land, situate, lying and being ~
the County of AbbcvilIe South Carolina, and
known as the Home Place and confirming
One Hundred and Sixty Acres.
more or less. and bounded by lands OF J. NJ.
Graham. =. b. Whatey tho Smith Ferry
Road and others, Levied Oh and To he sold nS
tnf properly Of Jno d. Adams, TO satisfy the
aforesaid Executions and cost.
TERMS-CaSl, to be sold al the risk OF the
former purchaser. j, I. {. DUPRE,
ii January, 1857. ST Sheriff.
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What Not.

DR.. Eugene L. Wilson Is genius. II you
don't believe It. call at his office and look at
tina most brautiful what-not in town. He
made II. and 1t is n gem OF its Kind. A man
who has The talent, the energy and industry
to do such work in spare moments, deserves
much success in life.
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BIRTHS.
Sherif's Sale.

AtAbhevile. Thursday January l3, 1857 to
Mrs. r. R. Hemphill. IL daughter.
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Jersey Hog.

n W. lesly's p 'emise> on December q 1886.
Any Information OF the HOG will be thank
fully received and properly rewarded.
JOHN w. LESLY.
Abbevllle. S. c., Jan. II, 1857
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rTHEs 8
JAMES MEANS S. SHOE.

w E have the exclusive sale in Abbevflle Of
w the Justly celebrated JAMES MEANS
$500 SHOE" and take pleasure in letting our
friends and the public know where they can
get the best shoe for $500. This shoe has q
reputation as broad as this continent ITSELF
II You will try pair in LACE BUTTON or
CONGRESS, You will agree with US that IL is
full value for the money. Buy them once and
you will have no other. All sizes and severar
styles always in stock.
w. JOEL SMITH & SON.
Jan. 19, 1857, If
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Riding Brides.

A n assortment OF plain and round Brides
n and MurtnSulcs, just received. and 1or
sale cheap. THOS. BEGGS.
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An Attorney OF this City Undertakes
to Get a Ell Through Congress to
CurtntI the ComptroIler's Power.
He Collects n Small Fee from Off
GERS whose Accounts Have Been
Ovcrhnulcd...An Interesting Bit of
Inside History, Coming From the
Office in Which Abbeville's Rising
Son. ]. AItheus johnson, Serves an
Important Part.
, 1887-04-23
Saturday, 23rd April, 1887,

Beyond gratifying the parties Immediately
concerned, we do not see what is to be gain
ed by continuing the discussion on the Rum
Licences of late carried on in these columns.
Equity explains to-day, what we suspect
cd, that he had no other meaning in his per-
sonalremarks addressed to "Rumshopkeeper",
than that O. continuation of the argument
would damage his opponents reputation by
exposing his Deficiencies in logic and in dis
interestedness. It is the old story, my
'doxy" is orthodoxy, your "doxy' is hetero-
doxy. In this issue another correspondent
&c" mingles in the fray, declaring himself
"diametrically opposed, but without, how.
ever, contributing anything to the decision.
We would ourselves gladly make an effort
to throw some light on the matter, if we
really knew what was at the bottom of the
whole affair. We are, however, in the dark.
The first letter on the subject suggested that
the rum trade should be thrown open, in
order that some more people might get 8
living. Later, however, this seems to be
given up, and it is proposed that without null
tiplying the rum licenses they should be put
up for licitation. Presumably this would
have to be done when the present holders,
one after another, gave up. Something, no
doubt, might be said in favour Of this plan,
but the reEenue it would bring in would be
very small, and it would, we think, be a
plan for helping the rich, rather than the
poor. It is conceivable even that it might
end in giving one wealthy house or individu-
al the monopoly Of the spirit trade in the
island. On 1e whole we do not quite see
what the proposed change is, and SO far as
we do see we do not perceive any good in it.
, 1887-04-23

In your Avis of End April I was attacked
by q writer under the appellation of "A
Rumshopkeeper" in the most opprobrious
style, which I concluded was impossible to
emanate from q gentleman; under which
circumstance I was obliged in some measure
to descend from my natural dignity and
reply accordingly, as can be seen By reVieooing
our correspondence.
In your number of to-day's date I have to
deal with another feature of evaporation
which in my opinion I would deem beneath
the dignity of a political gentleman.
To Rumshopkeeper [ would say When [
quoted the remarks you have reprinted | had
neither knowledge or suspicion Of your pri-
vate character or personality.
You asserted in your first letter that you
had experience in the subjects on which [
treated, from which I naturally concluded
that you were 6 man of public character who
had some intrinsic interest in the monopoly
system, and as such I corresponded with
you.
The literal meaning then of the reprinted
section is as follows [ meant that the more
| said on the necessity of abrogating unjust
monopoly the worse it would be for your in
terests as a private man, and thought you
capable of taking the hint and where is
there q more natural result than injury to
the reputation of a man of public character
who adopts a stand Numerically opposed to
an impartial administration of justice in de-
fence of his private interests taking the
literal meaning of your communications ?
In conclusion I would beg to say that
As I neither write for gain or fame
/ abstain from subscribing mig name,
but remain as usual
Respectfully
equity"
St. Croix goth April 1887.
, 1887-04-23

considering its cosmopolitan character. it
compares favourably with any Of them. Yet
it contains, doubtless, much vice and immo-
rality nevertheless, and the remedy is to be
found in laws that can be practically en-
forced.
1t was with this object in view that Mayor
Hewitt suggested a partial opening of reputa-
bic licensed places of resort on Sunday af-
t~ernoons and evenings, where people who
are occupied all the week may 90 with their
families on that leisure day. At present
Sunday openi ngs are prohibited altogether,
and 1t is notorious that liquor saloons, almost
without exception practice a side door" eva
sion of the law.
Give us laws that can be enforced and
then let the proper authorities take care that
they are enforced.-N. Y. World,26th March
, 1887-04-23
To the Editor Of the "St. Croir Avis"
Dear Sir

10 tho Editor Of the ''St. Crojr Aris."
Dear Sir,
have often heard the remark made that
"Gnyth'ng is better than notAinq." That
may De all we'll and good in certain things,
but surely not in all. We have an instance in
the present controversy between equity
and "A RuInshopkeeper' the former seems
really to have had (along with the other
items he mentions) the aforementioned re-
mark "wedded to his mental organs, when
he began to write the different articles that
have lately appeared in your valuable paper.
Being "d'dn'etr5cGliy opposed' I would rather
face the F"ries F0Stered by Old EnqIand's
Adversaries, or beard The Lion in his den
than have the disagreeable occupation of
trying, once more, to find out what he
Equity means. I agree with "a Rumshop-
keepers" advice that he retire to that dis
lance which bofts him, and would also add
that, whenever the fit for apyitinq seizes
him, he remember the old Latin proverb, Do
tocNm met0'f6Us, and take it as q cure.
Hoping that my opinion and advice will be
taken in good part, I remain dear Mr..
Editor.
Yours truly
, 1887-04-23
PRACTICAL REFORM.

Mayor Hewitt simply does his duty when
he seeks to close the unlicensed liquor saloons
and other places in New York where illegal
business is pursued. His efforts in this di-
rection may receive the most earnest CO.
operation of the police, and yet they will be
only partially successful without a iudicious
revision of the laws.
1t i is utterly impossible to make a city like
New York, containing nearly a million and a
half of people and g vast floating population,
as orderly and strait-laced as a small New
England village. To e~fectually club the
brains out of immortality in a metropolis
would require a police force vastly larger than
the people would care to support.
1t is not we'll advised to give the city a
worse reputation than it deserves. The fact
is that New York is more free from crime
than London, Paris or any other great city,
as the criminal statistics show. Morally,
, 1887-04-23
NATIVE ONIONS.

We have seen, on sale at Mr. Malone's a
quantity OF excellent Onions, raised, we are
told, at ParsOn MaWleS, and quite equal in
size and quality to the Bermuda variety i'm
ported here. This vegetable has not hitherto
been grown IN any perfection in Antigua, but
as MT Smith has succeeded, and it pays
well; especially at this season when Ameri-
can and other onions are always scarce, we
nope soon to reckon it among our minor pro-
ductions.-AntigaG Observer.
, 1887-04-23
To the Editor Of the "St. Croip 'cAVis.'
Dear Sir.

sUear Slr,
When | addressed myself to you suggesting
certain changes in our present administration,
which from experience I am convinced would
meet the appreciation of the major part of
this community, Twas certainly prepared to
maintain my point with the decorum of a
gentleman without resorting in any way
whatsoever TO personalities.
, 1887-04-23
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-15
IN The SUPERIOR COURT

OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
" State OF California; in the matter OF
JOHN MCPHERSON, an fnsolvent debtor.
Adjudication OF insolvency, Sec; 8, act of
aled in this court his petition. schedule and
inventory in insolvency, from which 1t ap-
pears that he is an insolvent debtor. the
said John Mcpherson Is hereby declared ie
be insolveut The Sheriff OF ih- county of
Los les IS hereby directed to take pos
session of all the estate. real and personal,
debtor, except such as may be by law ex.
empt from execution, and Of all his deeds
vouchers, books OF Account and papers,
and to keep the same safely until the ap.
ersons are - forbidsen to u nav W any % debts ito to
the said insolvent, or to deliver any prop.
erty belonging to such insolvent to him or
to any person, firm, corporation or associa-
tion for his use. And the said debtor is
property, until the further order Of this
court except as herein ordered.
1t is further ordered that all the creditors
Of said debtor be and appear before the
honorable w. T; Gardiner. Judge Of the
geios, in open court, at the court room Of
said court, in HERALD building, Los An
geles City, in the county OF Los Angeles, on
the 1lth day OF July. 1887, at 10 O'Clock A. M.
OF that day, to prove their debts and choose
one or more assignees of the estate Of said
debtor.
It Is further ordered that the order be
published in the Los Angeles Weekly HER
AID, newspaper of general circulation,
published In the county of Los Angeles, as
often as the said paper is published before
the said day set for the meeting Of credit
ors.
And II is further ordered that in the
meantime all proceedings against the said
insolvent be stayed.
W. HUTTON,
Judge OF the superior Court.
Dated June l, 1887.